WRPS / Pitsch Early Learning

Wisconsin Rapids School District
501 17th Street South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
208 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools (WRPS) Four-Year-Old Kindergarten (4K) and Pre-Kindergarten (PK) programs are designed to provide a foundational educational experience for the district’s youngest learners. Located at 510 Peach Street in Wisconsin Rapids, these programs focus on early childhood development by fostering social, emotional, and cognitive growth in a structured yet nurturing environment. By emphasizing learning through play, exploration, and community interaction, the district aims to prepare children for a successful transition into elementary school, ensuring they develop the essential skills needed for long-term academic success.

The curriculum is carefully crafted to meet the diverse needs of young children, prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional intelligence. As part of the broader WRPS district, these early childhood initiatives benefit from dedicated staff and resources committed to providing high-quality early education that is accessible to families within the community. Parents and guardians interested in enrollment details, program philosophies, or specific academic schedules are encouraged to visit the official district website at [http://www.wrps.org](http://www.wrps.org) for the most current information and registration resources.
208
Total Students
10.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    155 (74.5%)
  • Hispanic
    22 (10.6%)
  • Two or More
    19 (9.1%)
  • Asian
    8 (3.8%)
  • Black
    2 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Wisconsin Rapids School District
Phone: (715)424-6779
Website: http://www.wrps.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 208
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 107
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 208
Gender Ratio